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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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